Urban Heat Island Effect Mitigation – Providing shade and removing heat from the air through evaportranspiration, vegetative roofs are able to significantly lower the air temperature above the roof surface.

Therapeutic Value – Horticultural therapy has shown to improve health among aging populations and individuals with health issues. It also assists in shortening recovery rates for hospital patients. Overall well-being can be markedly increased with greenery and natural vista.

Interior Noise Reduction – Growing Medium blocks lower frequencies; Plants block higher frequencies; and the mass created by a vegetative roof serves as a sound dampener for the interior space.

Municipal Economic Incentives – A rapidly growing number of municipalities are offering financial incentives for building owners who install vegetative roofs.

Increased Property Value – According to a 2010 study, having a view of a green roof raises property values by as much as 9%, and having access to the green roof raises property values by 11%. As urbanization increases, so does the desire for green space.